Fiesta Mart, the family-owned Hispanic grocery chain with 60 stores throughout Texas, has been acquired by private investment group Acon Investments. Former Bi-Lo executive Michael Byars has been appointed president and CEO of Fiesta. “We are excited to be partnering with Mike and the entire Fiesta team,” said Ken Brotman, a founding partner of Acon. “Fiesta […]
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GMA To Honor Three Industry Leaders With Hall Of Achievement Awards
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) will honor former ConAgra Foods CEO Gary Rodkin, former Walgreens President and CEO Greg Wasson and Flowers Foods’ Board Chairman George Deese with the GMA Hall of Achievement Award in August. The Hall of Achievement Award, GMA’s highest honor, recognizes the service and extraordinary contributions of distinguished food, beverage and […]
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Albertsons Shakes Up Leadership Team
AB Acquisition LLC, parent company of Albertson’s LLC, New Albertson’s Inc. and Safeway Inc.—collectively Albertsons—says that Bob Miller, the company’s current executive chairman, will assume the additional role of CEO, effective immediately. Robert Edwards, who had been appointed CEO at the recent close of the acquisition of Safeway by AB Acquisition, will continue on with […]
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Bristol Farms Promotes Caldecott To President And COO
Southern California specialty grocer Bristol Farms has promoted Adam Caldecott, EVP of retail, to president and COO. “In order to further prepare Bristol Farms for the growth and opportunity we anticipate in the coming year and for many more years to come, I am pleased to announce this significant and well deserved promotion of Adam Caldecott,” […]
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Former Safeway, Smart & Final And Trader Joe’s Execs Join Haggen Pacific SW
In addition to Haggen Pacific Southwest CEO Bill Shaner, SVP of Operations Wendy Oliver and SVP of Marketing Chris Linskey, Haggen now has several other senior executives to help lead the rollout of the Haggen brand in Southern California, Nevada and Arizona. • Rich Winters is VP of fresh foods. He formerly was VP of […]
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Coborn’s Inc. Adds Seven To Leadership Team
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. has hired several new leaders as it builds its growing corporate team. These new hires work across numerous corporate departments in support of store operations, according to the company. Leadership team additions include: • Scott Morris, SVP of center store Morris has 27-plus years of grocery leadership experience, most recently […]
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Kroger Appoints Grieshaber President Of Columbus Division
The Kroger Co. on Tuesday said current Dillons President Joe Grieshaber has been named president of Kroger’s Columbus Division, replacing Bruce Macaulay, who is retiring after 42 years with the Cincinnati-based grocery giant. “Joe is an accomplished leader with a diverse background and expertise in our fresh departments,” said Mike Ellis, Kroger’s president and COO. […]
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Vail To Succeed Retiring Hannaford President Wise
Brad Wise will retire as president of Hannaford Supermarkets on June 30. Last week Hannaford named Michael Vail, current chief merchant and supply chain officer, to succeed Wise as president. Vail, a 29-year veteran of the company, has served as a retail management trainee, store manager, district manager, category manager and director of deli merchandising. […]